Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Bahrain's ambassador to Malaysia has underscored the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations, citing shared commitments to regional security and coordinated diplomatic efforts in addressing Middle Eastern challenges.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to Washington is proceeding as scheduled for September, even as tensions between the two superpowers persist.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio during the Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, reinforcing bilateral ties on security, trade and regional stability.
Brunei's Foreign Minister Prince 'Abdul Mateen has urged deeper regional cooperation on food and energy security at major ASEAN forums in Manila, proposing new mechanisms to address supply chain vulnerabilities.
Myanmar's reintegration into ASEAN's formal meetings remains uncertain as questions persist over its adherence to the bloc's Five-Point Consensus framework, according to Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro.
Indonesia has pressed Asean to move beyond rhetoric and achieve tangible outcomes on regional challenges, warning that the bloc's credibility hangs in the balance as geopolitical tensions intensify across Southeast Asia.
Foreign ministers from China and the Philippines will hold their first bilateral meeting in two years at an Asean gathering in Manila this week, as relations strain over South China Sea disputes and Manila's closer ties with Japan.
ASEAN has designated Malaysia as the country coordinator for relations with Turkey, following the regional bloc's approval of Turkey as a new Dialogue Partner at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila.
A confrontation between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea has escalated regional tensions ahead of an ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila, with the United States warning of threats to regional sovereignty.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has arrived in Manila to lead the Malaysian delegation at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The gathering will focus on regional challenges including the West Asia situation and Myanmar's ongoing crisis.
The Philippines is convening the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting from July 20–24, where regional leaders will address pressing security challenges, human rights concerns, and geopolitical flashpoints including Myanmar and the South China Sea.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan interrupts his Negri Sembilan election campaign to attend the Asean Ministers Meeting in Manila, where regional powers confront unresolved crises in Myanmar and South China Sea negotiations.
Thailand and Cambodia are maintaining their commitment to resolve longstanding border disputes through dialogue, Philippine officials said Thursday, crediting mediation efforts at May's ASEAN summit in Cebu.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sent birthday greetings to Brunei's Sultan, using the occasion to reaffirm Malaysia's dedication to deepening ties with the sultanate and advancing shared regional interests.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on his 80th birthday, expressing hopes for continued regional cooperation between the two nations.
Singapore and Malaysia have pledged to strengthen cooperation across food security, energy, and other strategic areas during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's inaugural state visit, with both nations reaffirming commitment to international maritime law.
The Philippine Foreign Secretary, acting as ASEAN chair's special envoy, will spearhead a humanitarian mission to Myanmar by December 2026, building on recent diplomatic efforts to expand aid access and advance peace dialogue.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to resolving maritime boundary disputes through bilateral negotiations and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, rejecting unilateral actions despite complexities across multiple maritime boundaries.
ASEAN has reaffirmed its Five-Point Consensus as the framework for resolving Myanmar's political crisis, emphasising humanitarian assistance, violence reduction, and inclusive dialogue despite Naypyidaw's recent parliamentary rejection of the peace plan.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delighted guests by singing Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' alongside Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul, who provided saxophone accompaniment during an official luncheon following their Putrajaya bilateral talks.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that resolving Myanmar's deepening crisis demands inclusive engagement with all major stakeholders, while respecting the Burmese people's right to self-determination.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed Malaysia's preference for dialogue-based solutions to Myanmar's political crisis, positioning Thailand as a pivotal mediator given its proximity and regional influence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed predictions of inevitable conflict in the South China Sea, stressing that Malaysia's constructive engagement with China and ASEAN's diplomatic traditions offer pathways to peaceful resolution.
The 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, convened by ISIS Malaysia from June 30 to July 2, will feature an intensive caucus examining Myanmar's deteriorating situation, moving beyond the diplomatic restraint shown at recent ASEAN forums.
Japan is aggressively expanding defence ties and security partnerships across the Indo-Pacific to counter China's military rise, but encounters complications balancing strategic ambitions with regional sensitivities about appearing anti-China.
Malaysia and Cambodia have begun substantive discussions on implementing their newly signed Memorandum of Understanding on Information and Media Development, with both nations pledging to strengthen cooperation across digital transformation and media integrity initiatives.
Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has clarified that Malaysia's delegation visit to Myanmar in May was a diplomatic engagement aimed at maintaining communication channels, not recognition of the junta government.
ASEAN is exploring fresh approaches to strengthen implementation of its Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan signalling that regional leaders want foreign ministers to reassess the peace framework's effectiveness.